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Research overwhelmingly highlights that married individuals experience better physical and mental health. A study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that married people are less likely to experience loneliness, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. They also recover more quickly from illness, have lower rates of heart disease, and live longer. Why? Because commitment fosters support, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose. When two people build a life together, they create a foundation that nurtures resilience and emotional security.

Financially, marriage often provides a decisive advantage.

According to the Brookings Institution, married couples accumulate significantly more wealth over time than their single counterparts. Dual income, shared expenses, and long-term financial planning increase economic stability and upward mobility for the most financially vulnerable population groups. Children raised in two-parent households also benefit from more consistent economic support and educational opportunities, setting the stage for future success. Marriage, in this sense, is not just a romantic gesture; it is an investment in a stronger, more secure future.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to value marriage is the connection between marriage and happiness. In the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies on human happiness, strong relationships emerged as the primary predictor of a fulfilling life. When rooted in deep commitment and mutual respect, marriage consistently ranks as one of the most significant sources of long-term happiness. Contrary to the belief that independence leads to joy, the truth is that shared lives are often more abundant,

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railroad Icon. He built the rail line to Steamboat and Craig and engineered the I had a great Sunday with famed Moffat Tunnel, bearmy three daughters, Saundra, ing his name, allowing trains to run through Rollinsville, Sharon, and Susan, and my in famed Gilpin County, and granddaughter Miinto the Western Slope chelle arriving with towns. The tunnel my new great grandcontract has just been son Jace, now four renewed, and Gov. months old. The Polis is working on Sunday event was to restoring celebrate Mother’s passenger Day a week late. service to They all brought food, and we had a BY BOB SWEENEY those towns.

The rail line great morning brunch.PUBLISHER was supI got to hold the baby, and I posed to continue whistled to him. I whistled a to Salt Lake City, lot growing up in the country but Moffat ran out and my favorite is to sound of financing to like a meadow lark. He really liked the sounds and gave extend the rail line further. me a big smile.

Growing up All my daughters are in Craig we had newspaper professionals and passenger serhave spent many years in the vice, and I can business from having paper remember the routes as youngsters to being top - notch newspaper exec- gigantic steam locomotives at utives. the depot on the My wife Gerri has saved south side of many of their school patown, steam belpers and artwork. She was lowing from the the room mother for all my coal-fired boilchildren, including my son ers running the Patrick who lives in Idaho Springs and is our IT director. locomotives.

They transWe all laughed and cajoled ported sheep, together over the various and cattle to letters, drawings, paintings the Denver stockyards and and writings during early elementary school days. All wool to Eastern mills. We would ship our livestock on three of my daughters won the cattle train and my dad IOOF (Odd Fellows Lodge) would ride in the caboose to trips to the United Nations during their high school years arrive at the stockyards and while we lived in Craig. Two see that his steers and heifers were watered and fed. The went to CSU and one to CU story goes that cattle buyers so go Rams and Buffs.

While looking at the doc- liked to see livestock from Western Colorado with black uments, a letter from my oldest daughter Saundra was “soot” from the smoke of the locomotives coming through written as an elementary student in 1969 about David the Moffat Tunnel. While Moffat, the historic Colorado my dad rode the cattle train

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with his beloved cattle, my mother would ride the passenger train at night with my older brother Gilbert, age 12, and me, age 7, in sleeper bunks in the Pullman cars.

On one very memorable train ride my brother and I were asleep on the upper bunk and during the night I had to pee; not wanting to wet the bed I climbed and out of the upper bunk and fell

on the sleeping man below who was quite angry to have me landing on him in the middle of the night. The passenger was none other than Jim Pughe, a Moffat Tunnel Commissioner from Craig traveling to a meeting of the Tunnel Board. His dad, George Pughe, was an early day lawyer in Craig and his son Jim became a lawyer joining his dad in the law office. In later years I owned the Craig newspaper

and ran his legal notices. I never reminded him of how we first met. His wife Barbara was the County Extension Agent and ran 4H and many activities. They were a leading couple in the community and Jim served on the Tunnel board for decades.

Back to the letter my daughter penned in 1969. It described the life of David Moffat with his private passenger railroad car resting in the Craig city park.

We used the train car as the headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce ran by Alice Robinson. Saundra writes: “David Moffat was born in 1840 and died when he was 76 years old in 1916.

She describes the rail car as follows: “If you walk back to the far end, you will see a shoe thing and a lot of weapons and there was a room right next to them where they kept their luggage and stuff.

She concludes, “The kitchen was very small but would feed 12. They had everything they needed.”

Saundra was eight years old, and her penmanship was excellent.

It appears that it won’t be long until a passenger service begins once again taking skiers to Eldora and stopping in Rollinsville, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, and my hometown of Craig. A fine project, but don’t fall out of bed on the way.

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Spring is here, and Plum Creek Garden Market is back to help passionate gardeners along the Front Range grow the best gardens with a wide range of annuals, perennials, veggies, fruits, herbs, ornamental grasses, natives, and gorgeous hanging baskets. This year, Plum Creek Garden Market is excited to announce the debut of new flower varieties like the glow-in-thedark Firefly Petunia and its largest selection of native plants to date.

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Le Bal de Ballet’s Mother & Honorees for Le Bal de Ballet Class of 2025 Daughter Tea at Cherry Hills Country Club

As Le Bal de Ballet grows closer, an elegant tea for Debutantes and their mothers featured many past ball chairs serving tea. Debutantes received their tiaras and had curtsy practice as well. Attendees were treated to a ballet performance by Kim Robards Dance Company.

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Miss Marlowe Elizabeth Connors

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I am passionate about government and giving our readers straightforward information that will help them make informed choices when they vote. I am also a licensed C.P.A. and former Greenwood Village City Council member. Dr. Jerry Miklin and I are the parents of five young adults, including two sets of twins, all of whom graduated from Cherry Creek High School and college. I am a 9-time Colo. Press Assn. award winner. If you have any questions about local or state politics or government, or something you want to share, email me at fmiklin.villager@gmail.com.

19 local newspapers, including eight in south metro Denver, sold to out-of-state company On May 13, Colorado Community Media (CCM) announced that National Trust for Local News, the nonprofit owner of its 28 Colorado local newspapers, “will transfer ownership of 21 local publications (19 newspapers and two ad journals) concentrated in metro Denver to Times Media Group, a community news publisher based in Tempe, Arizona. CCM described the transaction as one “that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.” Its announcement included a solicitation for donations.

The Neiman Lab, a part of the Neiman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, describes Times Media Group (TMG) as “an out-of-state, for-profit media company with a history of reducing local newsrooms.” Sarah Scire, Neiman’s deputy editor wrote, “If Times Media Group’s track record in Arizona and California serves as any indication, Colorado’s newly acquired community newspapers may survive but with fewer local journalists

and an out-of-state chain newspaper owner calling the shots — precisely the outcome the National Trust for Local News was founded to prevent.”

Neiman Lab’s announcement of this transaction also includes a quote from Mark Harden, a former editor at CCM, who said, “It’s difficult to see how this turns out to be good news for two dozen Colorado newspapers, their employees and their readers.”

Denver Post Editor Lee Ann Colacioppo, in a reported private Facebook post, said that the National Trust should be “ashamed of themselves” and should be held accountable for “talking a big game but not taking the right steps to ensure sustainability,” adding that the Trust “failed these papers entirely.”

This unexpected change in the local newspaper ecosystem paints a different picture than did the words of the editor of the Colorado Sun on May 3, 2021, when it announced that it had “partnered with a new nonprofit

called the National Trust for Local News to “own and operate 24 suburban newspapers in the Denver metro area” that together comprised CCM. The Sun’s announcement also said, “We’re proud to ensure that these community newspapers will remain in local hands and continue serving readers from Castle Rock to Brighton and beyond,” adding, “Our entire staff has extensive experience in the print newspaper world…and the preservation of these newspapers is absolutely part of our mission of public service.”

Included on the list of 24 local publications The Sun was proud to acquire as nonprofits four years ago were the Littleton Independent, Centennial Citizen, Castle Pines News Press, Castle

Rock News Press, Douglas County News Press, Englewood Herald, Highlands Ranch Herald, Lone Tree Voice, and Parker Chronicle, all in the south metro area. All those publications were unloaded to Times Media Group in this transaction.

The seven publications National Trust retained are based in the geographical area between Brighton and Idaho Springs.

Corey Hutchins (coloradomedia@substack.com), in a May 16 article titled, “The news behind the news in Colorado,” reports that CCM Executive Director Brooke Warner and CCM Director of Editorial and Audience Engagement Linda Shapley were let go as part of this transaction, which came after CCM “had closed two of its neighborhood newspapers in Denver earlier this year.”

In one of its Arizona newspapers, The Queen Creek Tribune, TMG describes itself as, “a leading publisher (that) brings deep experience in community

Landmark Towers residents come out to support 90-home project in their back yard A neighborhood input meeting was held by Century Communities at Greenwood Village City Hall on May 15 to present their proposal for The Village, a development of 90 vertical single-family homes on 13 acres of undeveloped land

just south of the Landmark Towers. It drew about 40 GV residents, most of whom currently live in the Landmark Towers.

Although a few expressed concerns about the density of the project and the traffic it would bring, most who attended were positive about the plan, saying they would be happy to see something finally built there.

Houses in The Village are expected to have a starting price of around $2 million, but some details are not yet finalized, since these will be custom homes and some aspects of the plan could be adjusted during the approval process, which includes public hearings at the GV Planning & Zon-

This is the planned layout for the 90-home development.

Visitors could look at plans and ask questions.

ing Commission and City Council.

Century had members of its architecture team, traffic engineers, and management staff on hand to answer questions.

They also had renderings of model homes and options for the design of the common areas with stickers people could use to identify their preference.

GV City Council Member Paul Weisner attended the meeting and spoke to visitors. Derek Stertz, GV Community Development Planning Manager, and Cindy Meyers, Century Communities Vice President of Forward Planning and Development, were also on hand to answer questions.

Everyone was given a comment card.

Of the 30 that were returned, 28 were “extremely positive about the product, the site plan, and the overall concept.” Some of the questions on the cards and the responses received were:

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• “We might be a customer if done

journalism, operational excellence and digital innovation.”

With respect to this transaction, TMG’s president and founder, Steve Strickbine, was quoted in that article as saying, “We know how much community news means to Colorado, and we deeply respect the terrific legacy created over the years by these publications and their teams.”

Hutchins also reports that Strickbine said, in a conversation over the phone, he plans to assess the needs of the 21 newspapers his company acquired, including those listed above in the south metro Denver area, and will “try his best to keep them going.” Hutchins quotes Strickbine as saying, ““It’s all in the interest of — as always — keeping the journalism sustainable.

That’s the bottom line.”

How this ownership transfer will impact the availability of local news in Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Douglas County, and Parker, remains to be seen.

right.”

• “Elevator option.”

• “Mixed but matching designs, modern and traditional.”

• “They will enhance the neighborhood.”

Has any part of the community exceeded your expectations?

• “Presentations are first rate. Good outreach.”

• “Meet Greenwood Village high expectations.”

• “Very nicely designed units.”

• “I love all the sidewalks and public spaces.”

What features do you love?

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• “Elevators/3 car garage options, row house like design.”

• “Brick finish, common areas, parking.”

• “Very well laid out and a very visually pleasing neighborhood.”

Which features do you wish we had included?

• “Can’t think of any.”

• “Nothing, many amenities are close by.”

Century expects to submit a complete application and site development plan to begin the official approval process soon.

Brita Horn wants to get Republicans back to winning elections in Colorado Addressing the Southwest Metro Republican Breakfast Club at its May meeting at Maggiano’s DTC, newly elected Colorado GOP Chair Brita Horn talked about who she is, where she came from, and how she plans to help more Republicans win election to state and local offices in Colorado.

The full house of 150 people who came out at 7:00 a.m. to hear Ms. Horn included three local elected officials, Greenwood Village City Council Member Paul Weisner, Centennial City Council Member, and mayoral candidate, Don Sheehan, and RTD Board Member Kathleen Chandler.

Originally from Chicago, Horn has been involved in politics her whole life. After a career in the hotel industry that took her around the country, Horn settled in McCoy, Colorado to become a ranch wife, where she and her husband have raised two daughters, now 28 and 30.

Currently, they have “about 500 cow-calf pairs” on 2,200 acres that they own and another 50,000 acres that they lease. Along the way, Horn worked as a bartender in the

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White House during the administration of George H.W. Bush, to make extra money.

More recently, she served as the elected treasurer of Routt County (2012-2018) and chief of the Eagle County-based Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Horn ran for the Republican nomination for state treasurer in 2018 but lost to Brian Watson, who lost the general election to current state Treasurer Dave Young.

Asked by an audience member to share the message the state GOP will ask its candidates to carry, Horn named “crime, the economy, and parental rights,” as the three top issues the GOP hopes will

lead it to victory in 2026. She also pointed out that 250,000 registered Republicans in Colorado did not vote in November 2024, something the Party hopes to change.

Breakfast Club president Heidi Ganahl asked Horn to talk about the most significant challenge of her first 30 days as state GOP chair. Horn, who was elected on March 29, said, “It’s the vision. We’re really changing the vision.

Everybody before me seemed to use this (position) for advocacy for something that was important to them…This isn’t an advocacy position.

We already have enough legislators doing that. We need more legislators, but I want to spotlight them. This job, and this is what I ran on and won, is to elect more Republicans and grow the party…Both the (state) senate and the (state) House need some help.”

She went on, “Changing the vision and the culture…

We don’t need one centralized location anymore. We need to be out where everybody else is. Instead of people coming to the Party, the Party needs to come to the people. We need to be in the community, in all these different regional

offices that we’re working on.

We have one in Denver now and we’re going to have one in Colorado Springs and in Montezuma and Grand Junction. We’re looking for one around Fort Collins…We’ll go around to the different offices and be three days, four days in each of these offices.”

Next, Ganahl inquired about how the Party will build an infrastructure of data and technology to help Republicans get elected. Horn agreed that that was crucial and committed to working on it.

Asked to list accomplishments during her first 30 days in office, Horn pointed to hiring a new executive director and using her background in cost control to formulate an efficient budget for the organization. She also retained a financial compliance consultant, as well as a forensic auditor to review the Party’s books for at least the past two years so as “to have a clean slate” going forward.

Ganahl asked Horn to address the GOP’s position on who should be allowed to vote in Party primaries.

During his tenure, Horn’s predecessor, Dave Williams, was vehemently opposed

to the current law that allows independents to vote in Republican primaries, even though the law was created by a direct vote of the citizens of Colorado.

In 2016, Colorado voters said yes to statutory Proposition 108 by a margin of 52% to 47%. It gave unaffiliated voters the permanent right to vote in partisan primaries.

Each time they do so, they must choose to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary. They cannot vote in both. Through the years, several Republicans have tried to get that decision reversed through the courts without success. Horn said there is presently an ongoing lawsuit to try to get the law thrown out, and she personally believes it is unconstitutional, “but… we still have to live with what we’re doing right now, with independents getting both (parties’) ballots and choosing one.”

Looking toward the 2026 election, Horn told her audience that Colorado Democrats are “worried because they know the pendulum is going to swing the other way--2026 is ours to have, for a lot of seats…” She also shared her believe that, “Young Generation Z, they are all conservative. The 16-year-olds in high school, they are all conservative.”

Keith Gardner

Elizabeth Watson

Lorenz is a lifelong resident of SSPRD and the son of Dave Lorenz, who “worked for South Suburban for 38 years and served as its executive director for 30.” He is the principal of Plum Creek Academy, an alternative high school in the Douglas County School District.

SSPRD serves over 151,000 residents. Its amended 2025 budget is $146,481,112.

Luke Lorenz

South Suburban Parks & Rec elects three directors On May 6, voters in the South Suburban Parks & Recreation District chose Keith Gardner, Luke Lorenz, and Elizabeth Watson to fill the three open seats on the board of directors for the next four years. They will be sworn in at the SSPRD regular business meeting on June 11, 2025, joining continuing board members Pam Eller and Ken Lucas.

Gardner, an IT quality assurance engineer and manager, has been on the board since 2023, when he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of board member Dave Lawful, who passed away unexpectedly. Gardner was an elected member of the City of Centennial City Council from 2008-2016.

Elizabeth Watson provides marketing and free-

lance writing services to business clients, including architectural and engineering firms. She has also been a volunteer in Littleton Public Schools. Having lived in the district for over 20 years, she would like to see increased

transparency about how SSPRD funds are spent and reform the process of electing directors to increase the number of voters who participate. Watson previously ran for the board in 2022 and 2023.

The unofficial results of the May 6 election are: Candidate Keith Gardner Elizabeth Watson Luke Lorenz Rick Pilgrim Dan Murphy Joe Wilson Jennifer Stearns Tyler Linnebur Steve Kaverman

Number of Votes Received 1,601 1,114 1,052 1,021 696 537 410 400 260

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Terrilynn Moore Smith crowned Ms. Colorado Senior America 2025 at 31st annual pageant Elegance, empowerment, and inspiration were center stage at the 31st Annual Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant, where Terrilynn Moore Smith of Aurora was crowned Ms. Colorado Senior America 2025. The pageant, held at the Mizel Arts & Cultural Center in Denver, celebrated the talent, spirit, and contributions of women aged 60 and over.

Queen Terrilynn’s court includes First Runner-Up Ms. Charlie Meyers (Aurora) and Second Runner-Up Ms. Arya Farewell (Golden). Also competing with distinction were Denise Bruschi, Kelly Calabrese, Juanita Chacon, Tracey Drayton, Pat Feigin, Michele Hampton, Tessie Koency, and Diane Plassmeyer.

Outgoing Queen Andrea Kehmeier, who placed 4th at the 2024 Ms. Senior America National Competition, passed the crown in an emotional and uplifting ceremony.

This year’s pageant dazzled with a wide variety of talents, including singing, dancing, comedy, trombone, and harp. Queen Terrilynn captivated judges and the audience with her dramatic storytelling performance of “The People Could Fly.”

About Queen Terrilynn Moore Smith

Terrilynn Moore Smith, born in Denver to Police Officer James A. Moore and educator Dorothy J. Moore, is a trailblazer whose life blends public service with the arts. In 1976, was a founding member of the Denver Black Arts Theater Company, performing as a lead actress and dancer. She later served for ten

years with the Denver Police Department, where she made history as the first African American woman on the Gang Unit.

Terrilynn also appeared as a television spokesperson for PBS Channel 12 in Denver for over three years.

A gifted visual artist, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado Denver. Her artwork includes book illustrations, cover designs, and commissioned pieces—often reflecting cultural heritage, identity, and empowerment through storytelling and symbolism.

In 2019, Terrilynn reconnected with her junior high crush, Quade Smith. With his unwavering support, she completed her debut novel, Starla, published in May 2023, and illustrated its cover and chapter art. Their beautiful love story aired nationally on PBS World Channel as Meant to Happen in February 2025.

Event Highlights

The pageant opened with a vibrant group dance and contestant introductions. Laura Morgan (Ms. Senior America 2021) and Robert Nardozza (DanceSport) served as co-emcees, guiding the event with charm and humor.

Contestants competed in four judged categories: Interview (held the day prior), Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Evening Gown. The first act closed with the Belle Donne Dancers performing to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” in sparkling pink sequin jackets, while the second act featured a tambourine performance by the Ms. Colorado

First Runner-Up Ms. Charlie Meyers

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Senior America Ragtimers to “Maple Leaf Rag.” A special thank you to our generous sponsors for this event:

meralda Hetrick (Ms. Senior America 2019), Joey Santos, and Sylvia Waller (Mrs. Colorado 2022). The national anthem was performed by Natalie Oliver-Atherton, reigning Ms. Senior America 2024/2025, setting a patriotic tone for a powerful and moving afternoon.

To learn more about the organization, the Cameo Club, and Queen Terrilynn’s journey, visit FB Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant or www. colosramerica.com.

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The event was proudly hosted by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Club, under the leadership of René Green, Colorado State Pageant Administrator. The production was brought to life by a dedicated team, including Carol Swanson (Production Manager, Ms. Colorado Senior America 2009), Judy Rowe (Technical Director), and Yvonne Guzman-Rodriguez (Judges Chair), with support from Camilla Landrum and Annette Germinario.

Esteemed judges for the 2025 competition included Dwayne Carrington, Terri Fisher, Es-

A Celebration of Women of the “Age of Elegance”

Now in its 31st year, the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant is more than a competition—it is a celebration of life, legacy, and the enduring strength of women. The 2025 theme, “You Go, Girls,” reflected the energy, humor, and grace of the contestants and their stories.

The pageant is a program of the Ms. Colorado Senior America Club, a charitable performance group that brings entertainment and joy to communities across the Denver Metro Area.

What’s Next for Queen Terrilynn

Queen Terrilynn made her first public appearance at the Cancer League of Colorado’s Hope Ball and will participate in the Commerce City Memorial Day Parade. In October, she will proudly represent Colorado at the Ms. Senior America 2025 National Pageant, held at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

These remarkable women are living proof that age is not a limitation—but a launchpad. Their vitality, talent, and community spirit inspire all generations and remind us that the best may still be yet to come.

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Travis Hunter as Jag may vex Broncos fans Here’s a question for Broncos fans as they await the 2025 season.

The next time Denver plays Jacksonville, will you root for Travis Hunter to catch a bunch of passes, score, make a few tackles and maybe even intercept a pass—as long as his Jaguars lose to your Broncos?

Or will you hope he doesn’t do anything to distinguish himself and make it harder for the Orange and Blue to win?

With release of this year’s National Football League schedule, we now know that you’ll have almost the whole season to make up your mind.

That’s because Hunter and the Jaguars don’t come to Denver until Dec. 21.

By then, the Broncos will have played 14 games and will know what’s at stake regarding the AFC West standings and a possible playoff berth—with games remaining against the Chief in Kansas City Christmas Night and the Chargers at home Jan. 3.

Also, Londoners will have gotten an earlier look at both Denver and Hunter— the Broncos (vs. the Jets) on Oct. 12 and Jacksonville (vs. the Rams) the following week.

When the reigning Heisman Trophy winner does return to Colorado as an opponent, we can be reasonably certain of two storylines: One—barring injury, of course—he’ll see action on both sides of the ball, as he did every game for the CU Buffaloes last year.

Two, his college coach and father figure—Coach Prime . . .Neon Deion—will be visibly present and part of local, and probably na-

tional, coverage of Hunter’s appearance before the oncehome folks.

In the immediate aftermath of the 2025 NFL Draft, Jacksonville’s stunning trade and resulting selection of Travis with the No. 2 pick was overshadowed by the unprecedented slide of his college compadre Shedeur Sanders from high first-round choice to fifth-round bargain.

Overshadowed everywhere but in Jacksonville, that is.

The Jaguars relinquished three of their picks in this draft (Nos. 5, 36 and 126) plus next year’s No. 1, for the opportunity to choose Hunter right behind top pick Cam Ward. (The Broncos open the ’25 season against Ward and the Titans.)

As Draft Day deals go, this has been called unprecedented and compared to the Broncos’ ill-fated acquisition of Russell Wilson.

But Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone, who spent nine years in the Rams scouting department, believes he landed a transformative talent by going bold with the first draft choice of his tenure as Jags GM. “We engaged in those (trade) conversations with the idea that, ‘Hey, this is more than likely going to be a stretch,’” he has said. “’It’s probably not going to be something that we’ll be able to bring to life.’”

Then it happened.

“He’s somebody who is deserving of a first-round draft pick as a wide receiver, and he is worth of a firstround draft pick as a corner,” he has said.

“There are players who have the capacity to alter a game. There are players who have the capacity to alter

the trajectory of a team.

“There are very few players who have the capacity to alter the trajectory of the sport itself. Travis, while he has a lot to still learn, in our eyes, has the potential to do just that.”

At the outset of the season, Hunter will likely play a lot of receiver, and be eased into a role on defense.

But by the time Jacksonville plays the Broncos, he could be a common sight in the Jaguars’ secondary, too.

Paired with Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville’s first-round choice last April, Hunter is expected to give quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the team’s top pick in 2021, a second playmaker with elite ball skills. On defense, he’ll likely line up opposite Tyson Campbell.

The unanswered question is what kind of reception he’ll receive from those who previously cheered him.

As for Coach Prime, he should be available when his protégé returns to Colorado.

The Hunter-less Buffaloes conclude their regular season on November 29 at Kansas State.

If they astound everyone and qualify for the 12-team College Football Playoff, their loquacious coach will be quite busy. First-round games will be played December 19-20.

If they just surprise us, the Buffs could be playing in, or preparing for, one of the dozens of bowl games that will take place during December.

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Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us?

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Dear Living, I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone. Credit card debt has become a big problem in this country for millions of older Americans. According to a recent AARP report, 52 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 have credit card debt, along with 42 percent of those ages 65 to 74.

Rising costs of basic expenses like food, housing, utilities and health care are the main culprits. But now, new tariffs on products made in China and other foreign countries will make many goods more expensive, which could

make this problem worse. Of older adults carrying a balance, nearly half owe $5,000 or more, and nearly a third owe upwards of $10,000.

While paying off credit card debt can feel overwhelming, it’s doable with a solid plan and a bit of belt-tightening and persistence.

Here are some strategies to help you tackle it:

Create a Budget

Start by taking a close look at your income and expenses to see where you can free up money to put toward your credit card debt. Also look for areas to reduce spending, such as dining out, entertainment or subscriptions. And see if you’re eligible for any financial assistance programs (see BenefitsCheckUp.org) that can help boost your budget by paying for things like food, utilities, medicine and health care.

Call the Card Company

While the average cred-

it-card interest rate is more than 20 percent, some credit card companies may be willing to lower your interest rate or work out a payment plan, especially if you’re struggling. It doesn’t hurt to ask.

Pay More Than the Minimum

Credit card companies only require the minimum payment, but it’s usually mostly interest.

Try to pay more than the minimum every month to make a dent in the principal balance.

Choose a Repayment Strategy

If you have more than one credit card, pick one and get serious about paying it off.

Start with the card that carries the highest interest rate, or the one with the smallest balance.

If you focus on paying off the card with the highest interest rate first, you’ll pay less interest over time, saving yourself a lot of money. Once the highest-interest card is paid off, move to the next highest, and so on.

Or you may want to start with the card with the smallest balance. Paying off smaller debts quickly can give you a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to keep going.

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If you have multiple high-interest cards, look into consolidating your debt with a low-interest personal loan from your bank or credit union. Or consider moving your debts to a balance transfer credit card with 0 percent interest for an introductory period, which is usually 15, 18 or 21 months.

This will eliminate the amount of interest you’re paying temporarily. But be careful! Once the introductory promotion ends, the card company will charge interest on any remaining balance.

Consider a Debt Management Plan

If you need more help, use a nonprofit credit counseling agency (see NFCC.org) to create a debt management plan for you. At no cost, a counselor will go over your income and debts and determine what’s workable. The counselor will then negotiate with your lenders, to get a payment plan that will lower your interest and monthly payments and maybe forgive some debt.

If you accept their negotiated offer, you’ll start making one monthly payment to the counseling service, which will in turn pay the issuers. You’ll likely pay the agency a small fee and give up the cards included in the plan, but over time you’ll be able to pay off your debt.

Dear Readers,

What is Supported DecisionMaking as an Alternative to a Guardianship?

Supported decision-making is the informal way an adult with a disability or diminished capacity makes their own decisions by relying upon friends, family members, professionals and other trusted persons.

Supported decision-making may apply to situations when appointment of an emergency guardian or special conservator is requested, without the normal advance notice and hearing required by statute.

Specifically, supported decision-making is a voluntary process that enables seniors and adults with disabilities to make decisions with the assistance of personally selected members of their supportive community.

The individual identifies a person they trust to assist them with determining the issue that need to be decided, the choices available, and weighing the pros and cons of the possible outcomes when making such a decision.

Supported decision-making can be adapted to many different situations, enabling adults with disabilities to have more control over their lives and their futures. Supported decision-making can be used either: 1. As an alternative to guardianship; or 2. As a supplement to an existing guardianship, conservatorship, or power of attorney.

Advantages of Supported Decision-Making Supported decision-making is an effective way for seniors and people with disabilities to choose the people they trust to help them understand complex information and make informed medical, financial, or legal decisions. Individuals provided with this type of support have an increased knowledge of the risks and benefits that enable them to make informed decisions, consistent with their personal values.

Supported decision-making relationships are based on the concept that being able to make your own choices about your

life is critically important for a person’s well-being. One advantage is that the process can adapt and change over the course of a person’s life, depending on their abilities and their support networks.

Using the supported decision-making process can increase an individual’s self-confidence and provide an opportunity to practice skills in problem-solving and setting goals. In addition, supported decision-making encourages the creation and maintenance of supportive communities that assist seniors and adults with disabilities in maintaining decision-making authority over their own lives.

What are the four key medical/estate plan documents you need now?

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency.

To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, current Edition, (Chapter 35: Supported Decision Making, Sandra M. Sigler Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: http://seniorlawhandbook.org/.

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Do you have a retirement spending plan?

Saving and investing are just the first steps in retirement planning — creating a strategy to draw down that money is the next challenge. These tips from Bank of America can help.

You have worked hard, saved and invested — all with the goal of having enough to live the retirement life you want. As the day approaches, you may be thinking, “Now what?” How much of your savings can you afford to spend if you want that money to last as long as you live? Which accounts should you consider drawing from first: your 401(k), IRA or your taxable accounts?

You may have heard broad guidelines about the “right” amount to withdraw each year and the optimal order for tapping your accounts. While these rules of thumb contain kernels of truth, they generally gloss over the fact that everybody’s retirement is different — and much too important to be guided by a formula. “You need to come up with a plan for drawing down your income that is based on your own unique priorities and goals,” says Ben Storey, director, Retirement Research & Insights, Bank of America.

As you consider how you will create a retirement income, start with these questions: 1. How much can I spend each year?

According to one oft-quoted rule of thumb, retirees should tap 4% of their savings annually. But that rough guideline does not consider variables such as the age at which you retire and how your income needs will change.

“The younger you are when you retire, the lower the percentage you will be able to spend each year if you want your savings to last,” Storey says.

Your withdrawal rate is in some ways a reflection of your confidence that your investments will continue to grow. If you are comfortable investing more aggressively, you might decide to take a little more income each year. If you prefer less risk, you might opt for a lower withdrawal rate. It is important to remember that investing involves risk.

There is the potential for losing money when investing in securities.

Other factors may come into play. Some years you might withdraw more for a long-cherished goal like travel. Or you might have healthcare needs that dictate a higher spending rate. Your plans should be flexible enough to accommodate a variety of needs.

2. What’s the order in which I should tap into my retirement accounts?

The conventional wisdom goes that you should withdraw from your taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred, then tax-free. That is because the money you take from a taxable account (such as a brokerage account) is likely to be taxed at the rate for capital gains or qualified dividends, which varies depending on your tax bracket. It is generally a lower rate than what you would pay on ordinary income from 401(k) plans, traditional IRAs and other tax-deferred savings. “Tapping taxable accounts first gives the other accounts the potential to continue growing, shielded from current taxes,” Storey says.

Even if you are not ready to start withdrawing funds from your traditional IRAs and qualified retirement plans, the government generally requires you to do so once you reach age 73. The amounts of these required minimum distributions, or RMDs, will vary from year to year, depending on your retirement account value and your age. Failing to take an RMD, or taking too little, can result in costly additional taxes. An exception may apply if you are still working. Review your employer’s plan highlights and talk with your tax advisor about your situation.

Roth IRAs and, as of 2024, Roth 401(k)s do not have RMDs, so you can keep money in your account for your lifetime.

to draw federal (and potentially state and local) tax-free income from a Roth account.

3. When should I claim Social Security benefits?

You can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but waiting to claim until your full retirement age (66 or 67, depending on the year you were born) or even age 70 will give you a larger monthly payment, and future survivor benefits for your spouse may be greater. But, Storey notes, “after considering all of their options, some people might decide not to wait.” If you have a health condition that could limit your life span, for instance, it could make sense to start collecting Social Security income immediately, after carefully considering how spousal survivor benefits may be impacted.

As you work out a retirement income plan, “it is important to work with your financial advisor and your tax advisor to know all your options,” Storey says.

“You can get a general idea from rules of thumb, but you are different from anyone else, and your personal situation needs to be factored into any thoughtful decision.”

For more information, contact Merrill Financial Advisor Andrew Neal in the Greenwood Village, CO, office at 303.689.8043 or andrew.neal@ml.com.

While these guidelines offer a starting point, Storey says, “it is helpful to have some flexibility in the way your income might be taxed.” For example, if you fall in a higher-than-usual tax bracket one year — you sold a business at a profit, say — you might like to have the option

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District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Roxann Rene Tademy FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: Ezekiel Barry Woods A hearing will be held July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m Case Number: 2025JA33 Division: 12 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING The Court, having considered the Motion and Affidavit of the Petitioner(s), is satisfied that the Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent(s) and Father Unknown/John Doe at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent(s) cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of the Respondent(s) remain(s) unknown. Therefore, the Motion is granted. A hearing will be held July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Division 12.

The Court orders that the Petitioner(s) shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court.

Such publication shall be made as

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Skyline Fire Protection District Arapahoe County, Colorado

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Contact Person for the District: ........Darcy Beard, CPA Address of the District: ..................... PO Box 3110, Parker, CO 80134 Telephone Number of the District: ....(303) 594-5488 District Email: .................................... d.beardcpa@outlook.com Published in The Villager Published: May 22, 2025 Legal # 11877 ___________________________

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follows: Notice of Hearing shall be served by publication for five consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in Arapahoe County.

Date: April 17, 2025 Judge H. Clay Hurst Published in The Villager First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Legal # 11869 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 2025 PR 119 Estate of KENNETH W HORNBECK All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Sept.

11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative JENNIE TODD Address 4760 S. DANUBE CIRCLE AURORA, CO 80015 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Legal # 11868

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2061 or visit www.bhghcoloado.org GRADUATIONS: KENT DENVER GRADUATION - JUNE 2, 9-NOON. HONOR FALLEN HEROES AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE SAT., MAY 24, 10 a.m. - noon in Lakewood.

The ceremony features a visual display and biographies of fallen heroes, reading of their names, wreath ceremony, musical elements and a remembrance gift for Gold Star families. Loretta Smith is director of the Tribute for more than 50 Gold Star families expected to attend. The Tribute is at a new venue this year, The Event Center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Free parking located on campus at the Event Center only. To remember a hero call Loretta at 303-912-9980. Public invited.

No RSVP required for community members.

COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL 12TH ANNUAL COLORADO REMEMBERS CEREMONY MAY 24 for all WW2 Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. All WWII Veterans will be recognized and honored with a special gift, according to CFM Founder &CEO, Rick Crandall. Reservation: Call 303-248-3990. The Colorado Freedom Memorial is located at Aurora’s Memorial Park at 756 Telluride St. ASPENDALE BERRY SWEET SOCIAL WED., MAY 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the new Aspendale Centennial Welcome Center, 13853 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 400, Centennial. The elevated 60+ Active Living in Centennial is offering a yogurt parfait bar with fresh berries, tasty toppings, and refreshing beverages. RSVP: 303-970-9514.

CITY OF CENTENNIAL TO HOST DISTRICT SUMMER SOCIALS DIST. 1, MAY 29 - Arapahoe Park, 7800 S. Adams St.; DIST. 2 Thursday, JUNE 5, Cherry Park - 6300 E. Weave Dr.; DIST 4, Thurs., JUNE 12 - Piney Creek Hollow Park - 6140 S. Tower Rd.; DIST 3, Wed.,

JUNE 18-Centennial Center Park - 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Free event, live music, food trucks, local vendors, hands-on kids activities & yard games from 6-8 p.m.

ARTISAN MARKET KICKS OFF SUMMER AT STREETS OF SOUTHGLENN FRIDAY, MAY 31, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 20 vendors, live music from Elevated Music Center and hands-on art activities for all ages. Meet the artists; Handcrafted goods, including jewelry, ceramics, soaps, textiles & home decor. 242 E. Commons Ave., Centennial.

MOBILE CONCERT SERIES FOR GV RESIDENTS EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE, 6-8 p.m.

Bring a blanket & chairs for live music at a different GV park. Free to attend.

TIME CAPSULE OPENING IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE MON., JUNE 2, at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The capsule was sealed May 31, 1997, with instructions to be opened in 2025 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Greenwood Village.

PLAY DATE AT DOVE VALLEY JUNE 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Arapahoe Public Works event at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St., Centennial. Info: arapahoe.gov/publicworks SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, JUNE 9, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8 a.m.

Shotgun at Meridian Golf Club, 9742 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood. Free breakfast, BGQ lunch and an awards ceremony. Sign up at 303-795-0142 or info@bestchamber.com BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HOSTS ANNUAL HOPE CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS MONDAY, JUNE 9. Shotgun start at 10 a.m..

Opens at 8 am. at Colorado Golf Club, 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Info: call 720-524-

Companionship and daily living care for elders.

U.S. SENIOR OPEN JUNE 25-29 at The Broadmoor. Ticket info: ussenioropen.com

Experienced, well-educated, compassionate caregivers offering non-medical, personal care and daily living assistance.

• Companionship and care • Administrative and concierge

CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL JUNE 28-AUG. 3 Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress, CCO in Concert: Opera’s Greatest hits. Call 303-292-6700 for dates and ticket sales.

TEEN ART SHOW DEADLINE JULY 1 Arapahoe Libraries is calling all artists, ages 12-18 to submit their original art for display at Smoky Hill Library. For details and entry form, visit arapahoelibraries.org/teen-art GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY SAT., JULY 26 at Village Green Park.

Celebrate 75 years of GV with carnival games, rides, food truck, live music and a fireworks show. For GV residents. Get tickets at the City of Greenwood Village.

119TH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR JULY 24-27. Details arapahoecountyfair. com LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART GALLERY FIBER ARTISTS COMPETITION Show dates: SEPT 9 TO OCT 11. Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@depotartgallery.org OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years.

American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-7s5s9-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.

EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood

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Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs. com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver.

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DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

“WHAT’S NEW?” CENTRAL CITY OPERA IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 2025-2026 EQUITY IN ARTS LEARNING FOR COLO YOUTH GRANT Administrated by“Think 360 Arts for Learning.”Innovative mental health awareness and suicide prevention initiative.

WHAT’S NEW? Honorable Stepahanie Piko is leading a landmark partnership to bring a National Women’s Soccer League training facility and temporary stadium to Centennial. The project will include eight professional-grade fields and a 12,000 seat venue for the 2026-2027 seasons, in collaboration with the Cherry Creek School District.

WHAT’S NEW? FIDDLER’S GREEN NOISE COMPLAINT LINE Greenwood Village Police Dept. maintains a dedicated phone to respond to noise complaints related to Fiddler’s Green. To file a

TREE EXPERTS Certified Arborists • TREE PRUNING • TREE REMOVAL • PLANT HEALTH CARE

complaint, call 303-486-8275.

WHAT’S NEW? EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE NEWS Randy Johnson - Executive Director - has announced that an Apprenticeship Degree is being offered. Info: anna.smith@ emilygriffith.edu or call 720-423-4852.

ANNOUNCEMENT: WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT TO RETURN Returns July 2026 as they celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado’s Statehood.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-3777682.

WHAT’S NEW? RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress.com to find a location near you.

WHAT’S NEW? - ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 720684-5913 to schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

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4th Generation Barbers Semion is the modern, affordable barbershop for men, women and children who want a great look – and a great experience in the chair. From the moment you walk through the door, our goal is to make you feel welcome and appreciated. Let the upbeat music and laid-back atmosphere wash away your cares and restore your energy. Our talented and friendly barbers and stylists are ready to deliver the personal style you crave at an exceptional value. www.semionbarbershop.com • Greenwood Village Location: 5910 S. University Blvd • (720) 531-3998

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IRIS’ 102TH BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Happy 102nd birthday to our beloved resident, Iris. From the world she was born into, to the world we know today, she has witnessed history, change, and growth in ways few can fathom. You show us that with each passing year, life is not just to be counted in days, but in the richness of experience, relationships, and the love we share along the way.

This is life at Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our days are marked by meaningful moments that inspire, encourage, and uplift.

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The signs of hearing loss may develop slowly over time and may be difficult to notice. Being aware of the signs can help you to be proactive in taking steps to improve your hearing.

Difficulty following conversations You have difficulty understanding conversations in noisy backgrounds.

Phone conversations are unclear You have trouble following phone conversations in quiet & noisy places.

People seem to be mumbling You frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves.

Difficulty locating sounds You have difficulty locating where sounds are coming from.

Signs of tinnitus You experience ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears (called tinnitus).

Turning up the TV too loud Your friends and family say you turn the television up too loud.

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